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RSA Conference 2024 – Announcements Summary (Day 1)

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 8:20am

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2024 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

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AT&T Launches New Managed Cybersecurity Services Business LevelBlue

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 7:11am

LevelBlue, a new WillJam Ventures and AT&T joint venture, provides various managed cybersecurity services.

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From Warnings to Action: Preparing America’s Infrastructure for Imminent Cyber Threats

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 6:48am

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, America cannot afford complacency. The time for decisive action and enhanced cyber resilience is now.

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US Releases International Cyberspace Strategy

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 6:27am

The US calls for international engagement towards building an open, inclusive, resilient, safe, and equitable digital space.

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Germany Recalls Its Ambassador in Russia for a Week in Protest Over a Hacker Attack

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 4:55am

Germany recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.

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MITRE Hack: China-Linked Group Breached Systems in December 2023

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 3:33am

MITRE has shared more details on the recent hack, including the new malware involved in the attack and a timeline of the attacker’s activities.

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Google Debuts New Security Products, Hyping AI and Mandiant Expertise

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 12:50pm

Google rolls out new threat-intel and security operations products and looks to the magic of AI to tap into the booming cybersecurity market.

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Synopsys Sells Software Integrity Business in $2.1 Billion Deal

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:37am

Synopsys is selling its Software Integrity Group to private equity firms Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners in a $2.1 billion deal. 

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Iranian Cyberspies Hit Targets With New Backdoors

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 8:41am

Iranian state-sponsored group APT42 is targeting NGOs, government, and intergovernmental organizations with two new backdoors.

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CyberNut Emerges From Stealth With K-12 Security Awareness Training Solution

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 8:24am

CyberNut has emerged from stealth mode with a K-12-focused security awareness training solution and $800k in pre-seed funding.

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Anetac Emerges From Stealth Mode With $16 Million in Funding

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 7:40am

Identity management startup Anetac has emerged from stealth mode with a $16 million investment led by Liberty Global.

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US Cyber Command Appoints Morgan Adamski as Executive Director

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 6:37am

United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) has named Ms. Morgan M. Adamski as Executive Director effective June 2024.

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Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 33 Deals Announced in April 2024

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 5:42am

Thirty-three cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in April 2024.

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City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 5:00am

The City of Wichita, Kansas, has shut down its network after falling victim to a file-encrypting ransomware attack.

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Permira to Acquire Majority Stake in BioCatch at $1.3 Billion Valuation

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 4:14am

Permira has agreed to acquire a majority of BioCatch shares, primarily from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Maverick Ventures.

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French Cyberwarriors Ready to Test Their Defense Against Hackers and Malware During the Olympics

Sat, 05/04/2024 - 7:06am

Vincent Strubel, who heads France’s national cybersecurity agency, called the cyberthreats level facing the Olympic Games unprecedented.

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German Foreign Minister Says Russia will Face Consequences for Monthslong Cyber Espionage

Sat, 05/04/2024 - 6:57am

Germany accused Russian military agents of hacking the top echelons of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party and other government and industrial targets.

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Microsoft Overhauls Cybersecurity Strategy After Scathing CSRB Report

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 1:47pm

Microsoft security chief Charlie Bell pledges significant reforms and a strategic shift to prioritize security above all other product features.

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LayerX Raises $26 Million for Browser Security Platform

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:38am

Israeli startup LayerX Security banks $25 million in new financing as investors continue to pour money into secure web browsing technologies.

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US Says North Korean Hackers Exploiting Weak DMARC Settings 

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:24am

The US government warns of a North Korean threat actor abusing weak email DMARC settings to hide spear-phishing attacks.

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